Delegations

The Whitsunday Region, represented by the Mayors and CEO’s of each of Isaac, Whitsunday, and Mackay Regional Councils, undertook a Deputation to
Brisbane on 12th October 2017 advocating the Greater Whitsunday region’s priorities to Deputy Premier Jackie Trad, and Minister
Kate Jones.

Top of the agenda was better road infrastructure to support the national building region including funding to deliver flood immunity for the Bruce
Highway north and south of Proserpine and to improve the Alpha-Clermont Road which is essential to the development of the Galilee Basin.

Also, ensuring that the Queensland Government keeps their foot on the accelerator for the construction of the Mackay to Bowen Basin Service Link
(Walkerston By-pass).

Other key priorities included the Reef 2050 Plan to ensure the Reef is preserved now and for generations to come, better telecommunications to
improve disaster management, affordable water security and economic sustainability.

Also raised as key priorities were –

Communication in Disasters

Telecommunications play a pivotal role in disaster prevention, mitigation, and management.

Major communication issues during Cyclone Debbie

NBN/Telecommunications failures due to power outages

Ability for Queensland Government communication projects to link with local projects

Affordable Water Security

Investment in water, dams or other storage to ensure regional water security and support future growth for regional communities;

The provision of affordable water to unlock economic growth in the resource and agricultural sectors.

Major Dam Infrastructure – Feasibility/planning

Economic Sustainability

Support for tourism industry

Ongoing support to the resources sector and communities through the Strong Sustainable Resource Communities Bill, and provision of seed funding
for industry sector development of Mines Rehabilitation services